Goalkeeper Loris Karius looks on during the Bundesliga match against Hertha BSC

Despite the rumours surrounding Bayern Munich star Mario Gotze's proposed move to Anfield, it looks likely that Jurgen Klopp's next Liverpool addition will be a goalkeeper - according to reports in Germany.

German magazine Kicker claims the Reds have approached Mainz stopper Loris Karius in an attempt to bolster their goalkeeping options due to poor performances from Simon Mignolet and second-choice keeper Adam Bogdan.

The 22-year-old German has a £7.9m release clause in his Mainz contract which it is claimed Klopp is happy to break to secure the gloveman's services.

The German outlet goes on to claim the deal is almost wrapped up, with Karius only needing to undergo a medical and sign personal terms.

Should a deal for the young shot-stopper be completed, he is likely to become Klopp's fourth senior signing since taking up the Anfield hot-seat last October behind midfielder Marko Grujic, defender Joel Matip and loanee Steven Caulker.

The Merseyside club are also reportedly closing in on the signature of midfielder Piotr Zielinski from Udinese - who would be the first Polish player Klopp has signed since acquiring the services of Robert Lewandowski for Borussia Dortmund for £3.3m in 2010. Now that's what I call a bargain.